132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina 2 Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner of the appliance.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina 3 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina Use ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 4 This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed and dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label. Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened.
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132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina ● 1 Programme selector dial and On/Off switch ● 2 Spin reduction button ● 3 Automatic Drying button 4 Drying Time button ● 5 Super Quick button ● 6 Extra Rinse button ● ● 7 Display 7 The programme selector dial allows to select a programme and/or to switch the machine on/off. It can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. The light Start/Pause starts to flash.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina 8 Functions Rinse hold (Button 2) By selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the light of the button 8 goes off and the light 9 illuminates. The door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty out the water see chapter «At the end of the programme».
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina 9 Programme table Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Main wash Rinses Spin red./ Super Quick, Extra rinse Long spin at the maximum speed Cottons 90° - 60° White cotton (heavy soiled cotton items) Cottons 60° Eco White and fast colour cotton (normally soiled cotton items) Cottons 60° - 40°- 30° White and colour cotton (heavy soiled cotton items) Main wash Rinses Spin red.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina 10 Programme table Programme/ Temperature Delicates 40° - 30° Type of laundry Delicate fabrics, for example curtains. Options Description of programme Main wash Spin red./ Rinses Super Quick, Extra rinse Short spin at 700 rpm Handwash Special programme for 40° - 30° - Cold hand washing fabrics Spin red./ Main wash Rinses Short spin at 900 rpm Special programme for jeans or dark colours cotton items Spin red.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina 11 Programme information Eco programme (Wool) Handwash This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy. Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the «hand washing» care symbol .
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina 12 Washing and drying hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 90° or 95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 50°/60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....
2961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:18 Pagina 15 Before the first use WARNING! Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. IMPORTANT! Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. IMPORTANT! Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out a programme with the prewash phase, pour it into the compartment marked . If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina • press button 8 again to start the programme. IMPORTANT! • If the programme has already started, the selected delay can be modified only after you have turned the programme selector dial to the «O» position and after you have selected the programme again. • The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the door, you must first set the washer dryer to PAUSE by pressing button 8. After you have closed the door, press the same button again.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina appliance starts operating and the door is locked. IMPORTANT! If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for few seconds and the red light of this button flashes for 3 times. Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing button 8.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 19 Drying only The max load to dry in your washer-dryer is 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetics. The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe. 1. Load the laundry. 2. Turn the selector dial to «Cotton» or «Synthetics» programme in the «Drying» sector.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 20 Autodrying (NON-STOP programme) Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetics. Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing & drying programme. 1. Load the laundry. 2. Add detergent and fabric softener. 3. Switch the machine on by turning the selector dial to the selected wash programme/fabric. 4.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 21 Drying programmes Degree of drying Store dry (*) Type of fabric Spin speed Drying time mins 3 kg 1200 rpm 85-95 1.5 kg 1200 rpm 45-55 2 kg 900 rpm 70-80 1 kg 900 rpm 35-45 3 kg 1200 rpm 70-80 1.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 22 Care and cleaning IMPORTANT! You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 23 • Close the pump door. 1 2 • pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover, using a pliers. • when no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover, using a pliers, and remove the filter. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. 2 1 • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. IMPORTANT! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina • turn off the water tap. • unscrew the inlet hose. • place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage from the emergency emptying hose. Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. • screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying cap on again into the filter cover. • when you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 25 Something not working IMPORTANT! Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of the button 8 flashes, the buzzer sounds and one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina Malfunction The machine fills then empties immediately: 26 Possible Cause / Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 • Check the drain hose connection. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain pump is clogged. E20 • Clean the drain pump. The option has been selected.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina Malfunction 27 Possible Cause / Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door will not open: The door lock has not been released. • Wait untill the light 9 has gone off. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina Malfunction The machine does not dry or does not dry properly 28 Possible Cause / Solution The drying time has not been selected. • Select the drying time. The water tap is not turned on (E10) • Open the water tap. The drain filter is clogged (E20) • Clean the drain filter. The machine is overloaded. • Introduce into the drum less laundry. The selected drying programme or time/degree was not suitable for the laundry.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 29 Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth (inclunding the porthole) 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa Maximum 0,8 MPa Maximum Washing Load Cotton Synthetics Delicates (Woollens) Handwash 6.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 kg kg kg kg Maximum Drying Load Cotton Synthetics 3.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 30 Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons 60° Eco(*) Cottons 60°C Cottons 40°C Cottons 90° + Prewash Cottons 60° + Prewash Cottons 40°C + Prewash Synthetics 60°C Synthetics Easy Iron 40°C Delicates 40°C Handwash 40°C Jeans 40°C Sport Intensive 40°C Rinses Drain Spin For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel Cottons 90°C Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) 2.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 31 Installation instruction Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor. Sprung woden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. For advice, consult a builder.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 33 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 34 Fitting under a counter WARNING! Before any work to the appliance, you must disconnect the plug from the power socket. Important! For safety reasons, it is dangerous to fit the appliance under a counter without the steel plate, which you can order in your nearest Service Force Centre. The top must be fixed to the cabinet as follows: Unscrew the screws from the back panel of the appliance. Push the worktop to the back and raise it to remove.
132961490.qxd 19/09/2008 16:19 Pagina 35 Environmental concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
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